Squirrels Split Series against 'Ducks with 10-2 Loss
July 23, 2023 - Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
AKRON, Ohio - The Richmond Flying Squirrels dropped the series finale, 10-2, against the Akron RubberDucks and ended the road trip with a series split on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park.
The Flying Squirrels (45-45, 12-9) collected five hits and six walks against the RubberDucks (46-44, 11-10) but left eight runners on base in the defeat.
The RubberDucks zipped to a 3-0 lead in the first inning when Juan Brito knocked a two-RBI double and Korey Holland knocked an RBI single against Richmond starter John Michael Bertrand (Loss, 1-1).
After two strikeouts to begin the top of the second, Carter Aldrete doubled, Jimmy Glowenke was hit by a pitch and Hayden Cantrelle walked to load the bases. Wade Meckler worked a walk to drive in Aldrete and closed the score to 3-1.
Jose Tena upped the Akron lead to 4-1 with an RBI single in the bottom of the second inning.
The RubberDucks extended their lead to 5-1 in the fourth when Petey Halpin launched a solo home run to right-center.
Cantrelle lead off the seventh with a walk and Ismael Munguia smacked a double to put runners at second and third. Facing reliever Mason Hickman (Win, 4-3), Donovan Walton drove in Cantrelle with a sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to 5-2.
Akron struck back with five runs in the bottom of the seventh to jump ahead, 10-2. Korey Holland notched a two-RBI double, Bryce Ball and Petey Halpin collected RBI singles and Ball scored from third base off a wild pitch.
Over the seventh and eighth innings, Evan Gates posted a season-high five strikeouts, including striking out four of his last six batters.
The Flying Squirrels are off Monday but will start up a six-game series against the Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. Right-hander Ryan Murphy (1-7, 4.96) will make the start for Richmond.
On Tuesday, enjoy Summer St. Paddy's Day at The Diamond and the first 1,000 fans 21 and older can pick up an Irish T-Shirt presented by Brown Distributing. Plus, fans 21 and older can enjoy happy hour specials with $2 12-ounce domestic beers and $2 fountain sodas from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tickets and promotions information are available online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
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